Expert support for flexischooling
Finding the Flex works with local authorities, trusts and schools to develop and implement flexischooling arrangements that are safe, effective and aligned with local priorities. Our approach combines research, policy expertise and practical experience to strengthen inclusion, attendance and educational wellbeing.
How we work with professionals
If you are a local authority, academy trust or school, we can help you develop robust and consistent approaches to flexischooling without having to build policies, frameworks and workflow processes from scratch.
We offer a range of services that enable you to strengthen inclusion, ensuring more children receive a full education by:
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addressing the needs of neurodivergent children and those with a SEND profile
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utilising flexischooling as a positive and pre-emptive EBSNA intervention
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reducing the numbers of children being de-registered from school
Information for families
We provide information and support to help parents and carers understand flexischooling and navigate discussions with schools.
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free, downloadable information leaflets for parents and carers
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1-1 troubleshooting sessions with an expert member of our team
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a growing library of online videos
Why flexischooling matters
Schools and local authorities are facing growing challenges around attendance, inclusion and educational engagement.
Flexischooling meets an urgent provision gap and has proven benefits for some children. But effective flexischooling requires clear policies, consistent decision-making and robust implementation.
Current challenges
Changing family expectations
More families are seeking greater involvement in decisions about their children's education. Flexischooling provides a structured framework through which schools and families can develop planned, accountable arrangements.
Inclusion pressures
Schools are under increasing pressure to meet a diverse range of needs within mainstream settings. For some children, flexischooling can provide an additional pathway that supports inclusion and engagement while alleviating strain for families and staff.
Loss of education
Rising levels of emotionally based school avoidance and severe absence mean many children are already accessing only part of their education. Flexischooling arrangements are positive and indefinite, allowing children at risk of EBSNA or persistent absence access to 100% education.
Reluctant de-registration
Increasing numbers of families are de-registering unhappy children from school, feeling they have no other choice. Flexischooling provides a positive alternative, keeping children connected to their school communities and particpating in a full education.
Lack of options
Families, school staff and other professionals often feel they don’t have enough options in the toolkit to ensure children are thriving in education. Flexischooling is the future: a pragmatic, child centred, low-cost option bringing benefits to all.
At Finding the Flex we are helping local authorities, trusts and schools move from reactive part-time schooling arrangements to structured, consistent and scalable approaches to flexible education.
Did you know...
176,000
UK school children missed more than 50% of their schooling last year
50%
of 15-16 year olds see school
as something to
‘get through’
In 2025
the Children's Society found school to be the aspect of life children were MOST likely to be unhappy with